Community Development

Community Development

In response to state and federal directives, our public counter is closed until further notice. However, we have implemented remote processes to continue handling Building and Planning, Plan Checking and Inspections.

Community Development provides services to Oxnard residents in the areas of planning, building, development, engineering, economic development, traffic engineering, and transportation planning and public improvement inspections.

Divisions/Programs:

Building & Engineering oxnard.org/build (805) 385-7925Ensures the safety of new building construction and related infrastructure by verifying compliance with adopted codes, ordinances, policies, and design guidelines. Projects are reviewed for compliance with California Building Codes, State laws, disabled access, energy conservation, green building standards, fire prevention, stormwater quality, and Public Works design criteria.

Check-in no later than 2:30 in order to be served by a permit technician before 4 pm. New Permit Submittals & Permit Issuance will be limited to over-the-counter type. Due to the high number of plan checks, we are currently experiencing an extended turn around times.

Planning Division oxnard.org/planning(805) 385-7858Planning & Environmental Services Division processes land use entitlements, ensuring compliance with land use, zoning, CEQA regulations, and the goals specified in the General Plan and other State legislative requirements. Planning Division assists with starting a new business or to modify an existing business. Check with Planning first when considering any residential, commercial or industrial project.

Planning Staff is available to process Home Occupation and Zone Clearance Permits during normal business hours.

Economic Developmentoxnard.org/econdev (805) 385-7407Economic Development focuses on business retention, expansion, support and attraction. Provides resources and information that assists all local and prospective businesses. Supports workforce development.

Code Compliance/Enforcement oxnard.org/code(805) 385-7940The Code Compliance Division is responsible for the enforcement of most of the City Codes, including building, zoning, advertising, and property maintenance codes.